ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The non-profit organization Best Buddies builds bonds through its friendship program between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Nearly 2,800 global leaders will gather July 17–20 at the 2026 Best Buddies Leadership Conference, where the theme "One Team, One World" celebrates friendship, leadership, and inclusion through inspiring speakers, training, and shared experiences.
Best Buddies International raised $1.6 million during the inaugural Best Buddies Challenge: Aspen, uniting cyclists and supporters to advance inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.